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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a unique feature of Community Notes compared to traditional fact-checking mechanisms?
Correct
Solution: d)
Community Notes stand out by allowing users to contribute context or corrections, which are only published after consensus on their helpfulness, ensuring community-driven moderation.
About Community Notes:
- What is it?
- Community Notes is a crowdsourced fact-checking system where users can add context or facts to specific posts.
- Launched by: Originally piloted as ‘Birdwatch’ by Twitter in 2021, rebranded as X, it is now being adopted by Meta across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
- How it works:
- Contributors provide additional context below posts.
- Notes appear only if enough users agree on their helpfulness, ensuring diverse perspectives.
- Data is public, allowing anyone to analyse contributions for transparency.
- Significance:
- Scalable Content Moderation: Reduces reliance on centralized fact-checkers.
- Community-driven Transparency: Empowers users to counter misinformation collectively.
- Adaptable System: Improves accuracy with increasing user participation and algorithmic refinements.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Community Notes stand out by allowing users to contribute context or corrections, which are only published after consensus on their helpfulness, ensuring community-driven moderation.
About Community Notes:
- What is it?
- Community Notes is a crowdsourced fact-checking system where users can add context or facts to specific posts.
- Launched by: Originally piloted as ‘Birdwatch’ by Twitter in 2021, rebranded as X, it is now being adopted by Meta across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
- How it works:
- Contributors provide additional context below posts.
- Notes appear only if enough users agree on their helpfulness, ensuring diverse perspectives.
- Data is public, allowing anyone to analyse contributions for transparency.
- Significance:
- Scalable Content Moderation: Reduces reliance on centralized fact-checkers.
- Community-driven Transparency: Empowers users to counter misinformation collectively.
- Adaptable System: Improves accuracy with increasing user participation and algorithmic refinements.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsRegarding the need for the Silver Notice, consider the following statements:
- It helps combat the growing challenge of laundering illicit wealth across borders.
- The notice facilitates asset recovery under national laws of member countries.
- It replaces Interpol’s Red Notice for criminal investigations.
How many of the above are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Silver Notice does not replace the Red Notice, which focuses on tracking fugitives.
About the Silver Notice:
- What it is: A colour-coded alert by Interpol to track and recover criminally acquired assets such as properties, vehicles, financial accounts, and businesses.
- How it works:
- Member countries can issue a Silver Notice to request information about assets linked to criminal activities.
- Facilitates the identification, location, seizure, confiscation, or recovery of assets under national laws.
- Reviewed by Interpol’s General Secretariat to ensure compliance with its rules and prevent misuse for political purposes.
- Need for Such Notices:
- Addresses the challenge of transnational organized crime and recovers illicit wealth.
- Helps combat fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, and other financial crimes.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Silver Notice does not replace the Red Notice, which focuses on tracking fugitives.
About the Silver Notice:
- What it is: A colour-coded alert by Interpol to track and recover criminally acquired assets such as properties, vehicles, financial accounts, and businesses.
- How it works:
- Member countries can issue a Silver Notice to request information about assets linked to criminal activities.
- Facilitates the identification, location, seizure, confiscation, or recovery of assets under national laws.
- Reviewed by Interpol’s General Secretariat to ensure compliance with its rules and prevent misuse for political purposes.
- Need for Such Notices:
- Addresses the challenge of transnational organized crime and recovers illicit wealth.
- Helps combat fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, and other financial crimes.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System:
- It enables surgeons to operate remotely with ultra-low latency.
- It was developed by ISRO for medical applications in space.
- It supports minimally invasive procedures, including cardiac surgeries.
How many of the above are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect as the SSI Mantra was developed by SS Innovations, not ISRO.
About SSI Mantra:
- What it is: An indigenous surgical robotic system designed for performing advanced robotic surgeries, including telesurgery.
- Developed by: SS Innovations.
- Features:
- Ultra-low latency (35-40 milliseconds): Enables seamless real-time remote surgical procedures.
- High precision: Facilitates complex surgeries such as Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB).
- Telesurgery and Tele-proctoring Approved: The first robotic system globally to receive regulatory approval for telesurgery by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
- How it works:
- Uses advanced robotic arms controlled remotely by surgeons over a secure network.
- Ensures precision and efficiency through high-speed data transmission with minimal delay.
- Supports collaboration in surgical education and mentoring through tele-proctoring.
- Significance:
- Bridges Healthcare Gaps: Provides access to expert surgical care in remote and underserved areas.
- Enhances Patient Outcomes: Enables accurate and minimally invasive procedures.
- Transformative for India: Addresses disparities in healthcare access, especially for rural populations.
- Global Potential: Demonstrates scalability for worldwide adoption in medical care and education.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect as the SSI Mantra was developed by SS Innovations, not ISRO.
About SSI Mantra:
- What it is: An indigenous surgical robotic system designed for performing advanced robotic surgeries, including telesurgery.
- Developed by: SS Innovations.
- Features:
- Ultra-low latency (35-40 milliseconds): Enables seamless real-time remote surgical procedures.
- High precision: Facilitates complex surgeries such as Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB).
- Telesurgery and Tele-proctoring Approved: The first robotic system globally to receive regulatory approval for telesurgery by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
- How it works:
- Uses advanced robotic arms controlled remotely by surgeons over a secure network.
- Ensures precision and efficiency through high-speed data transmission with minimal delay.
- Supports collaboration in surgical education and mentoring through tele-proctoring.
- Significance:
- Bridges Healthcare Gaps: Provides access to expert surgical care in remote and underserved areas.
- Enhances Patient Outcomes: Enables accurate and minimally invasive procedures.
- Transformative for India: Addresses disparities in healthcare access, especially for rural populations.
- Global Potential: Demonstrates scalability for worldwide adoption in medical care and education.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCuba is geographically situated at the confluence of which three water bodies?
Correct
Solution: a)
Cuba lies at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, making it a strategic location in the region.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
Cuba lies at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, making it a strategic location in the region.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsRegarding the organ transplant framework in India, consider the following statements:
- National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) establishes guidelines for cadaveric organ transplantation.
- It coordinates with regional and state-level organizations for organ allocation.
- NOTTO directly funds the hospitals performing transplant surgeries.
How many of the above are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect as NOTTO does not provide funding for transplant surgeries.
Central government employees who donate organs are eligible for 42 days of leave, as per the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO).
About National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO):
- What it is: NOTTO is a national-level organization established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Headquarters: Located on the Institute of Pathology (ICMR) Building, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Aim:
- To coordinate, regulate, and promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation in India.
- Facilitate the safe and efficient allocation and utilization of organs and tissues.
- Functions:
- Policy Formation: Lay down guidelines and protocols for organ donation and transplantation.
- Coordination and Networking: Act as the apex body for coordinating organ procurement, allocation, and distribution across regions.
- Registry Maintenance: Maintain a National Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant Registry.
- Awareness Campaigns: Promote organ donation through public awareness initiatives.
- Training and Support: Organize training programs for healthcare workers and provide consultancy on legal and non-legal aspects of organ donation.
- Monitoring: Oversee transplantation activities and maintain a data bank for surveillance.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect as NOTTO does not provide funding for transplant surgeries.
Central government employees who donate organs are eligible for 42 days of leave, as per the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO).
About National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO):
- What it is: NOTTO is a national-level organization established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Headquarters: Located on the Institute of Pathology (ICMR) Building, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Aim:
- To coordinate, regulate, and promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation in India.
- Facilitate the safe and efficient allocation and utilization of organs and tissues.
- Functions:
- Policy Formation: Lay down guidelines and protocols for organ donation and transplantation.
- Coordination and Networking: Act as the apex body for coordinating organ procurement, allocation, and distribution across regions.
- Registry Maintenance: Maintain a National Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant Registry.
- Awareness Campaigns: Promote organ donation through public awareness initiatives.
- Training and Support: Organize training programs for healthcare workers and provide consultancy on legal and non-legal aspects of organ donation.
- Monitoring: Oversee transplantation activities and maintain a data bank for surveillance.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Republic Day craft products is directly linked to a traditional art form associated with playing cards?
Correct
Solution: b)
Ganjifa art, originating in Karnataka, was historically used in designing playing cards.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Ganjifa art, originating in Karnataka, was historically used in designing playing cards.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) operates under
Correct
Solution: c)
CSPOC operates independently of other Commonwealth institutions, with secretariat support provided by Canada.
About CSPOC:
- Established in: 1969 by Speaker Lucien Lamoureux, Canada.
- History:
- First initiated to enhance cooperation and share parliamentary practices among Commonwealth nations.
- Operates independently of the Commonwealth Secretariat or Parliamentary Association.
- Canada provides secretariat support for its activities.
- Aim:
- Foster impartiality and fairness in parliamentary leadership.
- Promote knowledge and understanding of parliamentary democracy in diverse forms.
- Develop and strengthen parliamentary institutions.
- Structure:
- Two-year cycle: Full membership conference every two years, Standing Committee meeting in the intervening year.
- Chairperson: Rotates based on the host country.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
CSPOC operates independently of other Commonwealth institutions, with secretariat support provided by Canada.
About CSPOC:
- Established in: 1969 by Speaker Lucien Lamoureux, Canada.
- History:
- First initiated to enhance cooperation and share parliamentary practices among Commonwealth nations.
- Operates independently of the Commonwealth Secretariat or Parliamentary Association.
- Canada provides secretariat support for its activities.
- Aim:
- Foster impartiality and fairness in parliamentary leadership.
- Promote knowledge and understanding of parliamentary democracy in diverse forms.
- Develop and strengthen parliamentary institutions.
- Structure:
- Two-year cycle: Full membership conference every two years, Standing Committee meeting in the intervening year.
- Chairperson: Rotates based on the host country.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Scorpene-class submarines under Project P-75:
Statement I: These submarines are equipped with advanced stealth technologies to evade sonar detection.
Statement II: Their diesel-electric propulsion system provides unlimited underwater endurance.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution: c)
The submarines use stealth technology to avoid detection, but their diesel-electric propulsion limits underwater endurance compared to nuclear-powered submarines.
About Scorpene Class Submarines:
- What are Scorpene Submarines?
- Scorpene-class submarines are diesel-electric attack submarines designed for stealth operations, targeting adversary vessels, and intelligence gathering.
- Launched under: The submarines were built under Project P-75, signed in 2005 as a $3.75 billion agreement between MDL and the French defense firm Naval Group, involving transfer of technology.
Submarines in Project P-75:
- INS Kalvari (commissioned in 2017)
- INS Khanderi (commissioned in 2019)
- INS Karanj (commissioned in 2021)
- INS Vela (commissioned in 2021)
- INS Vagir (commissioned in January 2023)
- INS Vaghsheer (delivered in 2024 after sea trials in 2023)
Features of Scorpene Submarines:
- Capabilities:
- Equipped for Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine Warfare, intelligence gathering, and area surveillance.
- Can launch torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles.
- Propulsion System:
- Diesel-electric propulsion with an endurance of ~50 days.
- Retrofit with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems starting 2024 for extended stealth and underwater endurance.
- Advanced Systems:
- High-level automation with Integrated Platform Management and Combat Management Systems.
- Features indigenously developed Air Conditioning Plant and Internal Communication System (from INS Vaghsheer onwards).
- Stealth Technology:
- Designed with superior stealth features to avoid detection by adversaries.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
The submarines use stealth technology to avoid detection, but their diesel-electric propulsion limits underwater endurance compared to nuclear-powered submarines.
About Scorpene Class Submarines:
- What are Scorpene Submarines?
- Scorpene-class submarines are diesel-electric attack submarines designed for stealth operations, targeting adversary vessels, and intelligence gathering.
- Launched under: The submarines were built under Project P-75, signed in 2005 as a $3.75 billion agreement between MDL and the French defense firm Naval Group, involving transfer of technology.
Submarines in Project P-75:
- INS Kalvari (commissioned in 2017)
- INS Khanderi (commissioned in 2019)
- INS Karanj (commissioned in 2021)
- INS Vela (commissioned in 2021)
- INS Vagir (commissioned in January 2023)
- INS Vaghsheer (delivered in 2024 after sea trials in 2023)
Features of Scorpene Submarines:
- Capabilities:
- Equipped for Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine Warfare, intelligence gathering, and area surveillance.
- Can launch torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles.
- Propulsion System:
- Diesel-electric propulsion with an endurance of ~50 days.
- Retrofit with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems starting 2024 for extended stealth and underwater endurance.
- Advanced Systems:
- High-level automation with Integrated Platform Management and Combat Management Systems.
- Features indigenously developed Air Conditioning Plant and Internal Communication System (from INS Vaghsheer onwards).
- Stealth Technology:
- Designed with superior stealth features to avoid detection by adversaries.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO).
- NOTTO was established under the Directorate General of Health Services.
- It ensures mandatory organ donation for all accident victims in India.
- It organizes training programs for healthcare professionals in transplantation.
- It maintains a centralized database for tracking organ allocation and distribution.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 2 is incorrect as organ donation is voluntary in India, even for accident victims. The other statements reflect key functions of NOTTO.
About National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO):
- What it is: NOTTO is a national-level organization established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Headquarters: Located on the Institute of Pathology (ICMR) Building, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Aim:
- To coordinate, regulate, and promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation in India.
- Facilitate the safe and efficient allocation and utilization of organs and tissues.
- Functions:
- Policy Formation: Lay down guidelines and protocols for organ donation and transplantation.
- Coordination and Networking: Act as the apex body for coordinating organ procurement, allocation, and distribution across regions.
- Registry Maintenance: Maintain a National Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant Registry.
- Awareness Campaigns: Promote organ donation through public awareness initiatives.
- Training and Support: Organize training programs for healthcare workers and provide consultancy on legal and non-legal aspects of organ donation.
- Monitoring: Oversee transplantation activities and maintain a data bank for surveillance.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Statement 2 is incorrect as organ donation is voluntary in India, even for accident victims. The other statements reflect key functions of NOTTO.
About National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO):
- What it is: NOTTO is a national-level organization established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Headquarters: Located on the Institute of Pathology (ICMR) Building, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Aim:
- To coordinate, regulate, and promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation in India.
- Facilitate the safe and efficient allocation and utilization of organs and tissues.
- Functions:
- Policy Formation: Lay down guidelines and protocols for organ donation and transplantation.
- Coordination and Networking: Act as the apex body for coordinating organ procurement, allocation, and distribution across regions.
- Registry Maintenance: Maintain a National Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant Registry.
- Awareness Campaigns: Promote organ donation through public awareness initiatives.
- Training and Support: Organize training programs for healthcare workers and provide consultancy on legal and non-legal aspects of organ donation.
- Monitoring: Oversee transplantation activities and maintain a data bank for surveillance.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe Gulf of Mexico is bordered by which of the following countries?
Correct
Solution: a)
The Gulf of Mexico is bordered by the United States (north), Mexico (west and south), and Cuba (southeast).
Incorrect
Solution: a)
The Gulf of Mexico is bordered by the United States (north), Mexico (west and south), and Cuba (southeast).
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